Patrick Eaves

If the Florida Panthers continue to play down to their competition at home, the closest they will get to the Stanley Cup is in the parking lot outside the BB&T Center where it has been residing for the last two days as part of the traveling NHL 100 exhibit.

The Panthers, who began the day two points out of a wild-card playoff berth, have lost five of six at home, a recipe for early golf tee-times.

Despite another solid performance by goalie James Reimer, the Stars, already playing for pride, got a late goal from John Klingberg to hand the Panthers a 2-1 loss at BB&T Center.

Earlier this week the Panthers needed a shootout win to eke past the undermanned,...

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